Call Me Daddy
Billy Ray Cyrus · Trail Of Tears [Universal] [1996]
(Billy Ray Cyrus/Michael Joe Sagraves/Don Von Tress)
Little boy running through the yard
Fell and skinned his heart
And later climbed up in a tree
As he looked into the sky,
He began to cry
And said, "Daddy why'd you leave?"
Call Me Daddy, I'm feelin' blue
Call Me Daddy, I need to talk to you
Call Me Daddy, Help me through
And then he bowed his head to pray
"Call Me Dad"
The little boy became a man
Found a bride and took her hand
And made a baby all their own
As he looked in that baby's eyes,
As the baby cried
He swore, "You'll never be alone"
Call Me Daddy when you're feelin' blue
Call Me Daddy and I'll talk to you
Call Me Daddy and I'll help you through
And then he bowed his head to pray
"Call Me Dad"
--- Instrumental ---
Another life has come and gone
Another baby's grown
And stands alone against the world
As he looks into the sky,
He begins to cry
And says, "Daddy I miss you"
Call Me Daddy, I'm feelin' blue
Call Me Daddy, I need to talk to you
Call Me Daddy, help me through
And then he bowed his head to pray
"Call Me Dad"...
--- Instrumental to fade ---
Little boy running through the yard
Fell and skinned his heart
And later climbed up in a tree
As he looked into the sky,
He began to cry
And said, "Daddy why'd you leave?"
Call Me Daddy, I'm feelin' blue
Call Me Daddy, I need to talk to you
Call Me Daddy, Help me through
And then he bowed his head to pray
"Call Me Dad"
The little boy became a man
Found a bride and took her hand
And made a baby all their own
As he looked in that baby's eyes,
As the baby cried
He swore, "You'll never be alone"
Call Me Daddy when you're feelin' blue
Call Me Daddy and I'll talk to you
Call Me Daddy and I'll help you through
And then he bowed his head to pray
"Call Me Dad"
--- Instrumental ---
Another life has come and gone
Another baby's grown
And stands alone against the world
As he looks into the sky,
He begins to cry
And says, "Daddy I miss you"
Call Me Daddy, I'm feelin' blue
Call Me Daddy, I need to talk to you
Call Me Daddy, help me through
And then he bowed his head to pray
"Call Me Dad"...
--- Instrumental to fade ---
Call Me Daddy
Billy Ray Cyrus delivers a high-energy country rock anthem on 'Call Me Daddy,' the title track from his 1996 album 'Trail of Tears.' Released during the height of his fame following 'Achy Breaky Heart,' the song showcases his signature raspy vocal style and driving guitar riffs. It stands as a defining track from the mid-90s country pop era, reflecting the rebellious and spirited persona he cultivated in the late 1990s. The recording captures the raw energy of his work with Mercury Nashville, cementing his status as a leading figure in modern country music.